The evolution of\u00a0mobile networks\u00a0has changed the way we use our phones.\u00a0We\u2019re now shopping, watching, streaming and downloading more than ever. And as our habits change, our phones are changing too – screens are getting larger with higher resolution.<\/p>\n
So what\u2019s the catch? The high-resolution screens of the newest smartphones can have a significant impact on data usage.\u00a0Higher resolution, larger screens, default data settings, and better 4G connectivity combine to\u00a0enable\u00a0more data to be downloaded from the internet more readily. Some of the newer phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S6 for example, even download video content at a higher resolution by default (e.g. High Definition\u00a0v Standard\u00a0Definition\u00a0YouTube) to enable a better viewing experience.<\/p>\n
The two areas which increase handset data the most are streaming services \u2013 such as audio or video – and webpages. You might have heard people that have upgraded to a new phone say; \u201cI do the same things on my new phone that I used to do on my old phone, but get a much larger data bill\u201d. But the higher the resolution of the screen means more pixels, and the more pixels, the greater the amount of data used.<\/p>\n
As devices get larger and screens increase in quality, the need to be aware of this trend will also increase so that customers avoid getting unexpectedly high data charges.<\/p>\n
Here are some simple steps to help keep your data usage under control:<\/strong><\/p>\n